I was at that 1976 match.Aussies were a weak squad on that tour.Ireland were the only team they beat on that Autumn tour.Mark Loane their no. 8 had a mom field day against us.1979 and something for J'S to use as motivation fodder next summer.Typical of the childish attitude of the selectors at the time but that match damaged a few players test careers.The Aussies conveniently omitted to mention Ireland's series win in their Centenary Video - begrudging f^ckers that they are.Be bitter Ireland.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall who's the greatest player of them all? It is Drico your majesty.

Indeed. I coached down at Belvo taking minis for 7 years and he was always down chatting to the kids, presenting awards, giving us tips. I've spoken to Wardy over the years too as we've worked together on a few things and he's also a gent, couldn't do enough for you. Arguably 2 of our top 3 outhalves of all time and both appeared at the same time!

Indeed. I coached down at Belvo taking minis for 7 years and he was always down chatting to the kids, presenting awards, giving us tips. I've spoken to Wardy over the years too as we've worked together on a few things and he's also a gent, couldn't do enough for you. Arguably 2 of our top 3 outhalves of all time and both appeared at the same time!

Same time as Ian Burns too who despite only getting one cap for Ireland, mostly due to the two lads you've mentioned, was a fine out half too. Must've been something in the Dublin water round that time.

In addition to Ollie, Wardy, Ian Burns (RIP) and Deano in Leinster in the 70s-80s you also had Mick Quinn and Darragh Coakley who all wore the blue of Leinster with distinction. The former was capped (most notably in SA in 1980).